With news of the invasion in the Iraqi city of Falluja, I am again burdened by the gravity of the choice the American people have supported in declaring war against the regime of Saddam Hussein to bring about the much-desired democracy that all freedom loving people earnestly want. Al-Zarqawi, the […]

Each year, a significant number of juniors and seniors disappear from residence halls. For some, off-campus housing may be a step toward independence or just more affordable. But one factor that seems to motivate a majority of the off-campus movers is food. Eastern’s meal plans are rather inconvenient. A first-year’s […]

Personal financial success skills, marketing economics, entrepreneurship and business ethics: these are the four principles on which the Eastern University Students in Free Enterprise club is built upon. Commonly known as SIFE, this club has been quite active this semester, and it seems that their momentum will not be slowing […]

“For us, there is only the trying. The rest is not our business,” T.S. Eliot says in his final masterpiece, Four Quartets. I often am reminded of this reality during my weekly trips with YACHT into Philadelphia, and especially during Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week, which focuses on all levels […]

Standing in the shoes of the poor and oppressed is the emphasis of liberation theology and the focus of the latest presentation sponsored by Eastern’s Theological Society. On November 10, approximately 25 students gathered in the Gough Seminar Room to hear Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary professor of missiology Dr. Samuel […]

Cramming tests, papers, presentations and the rest is not a scarce preparation item on the produce aisle of college work. How to survive the stress of finals is a question that college students have to face this time of year. “The problem is students are stupid and don’t know how […]

As part of Habitat for Humanity’s campaign, a benefit concert was planned to raise money for Habitat’s house in Norristown. The benefit concert brought the sounds of hip-hop and social justice together on one stage. Habitat’s long term goal is to raise $50,000 to build a house in Norristown. Habitat […]

The Caldecott Medal-winner The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg, has long been a favorite Christmas book, especially among children. It is for this reason that many movie-goers have been anxious to see this year’s computer animated movie based on the book. Expectations were high for the film, and this […]

College campuses nationwide were swept by a man-made disaster that lowered class attendance. It was not a disease. It was not a drug, but it was still addictive. It was a DVD, but it wasn’t a movie. It was the release of Halo 2 for Microsoft’s X-Box. The game’s predecessor, […]

Women’s lacrosse is set to begin practice in February as they prepare for the upcoming season. During the Spring 2004 season, the team enjoyed a 13-4 record, losing only one conference game. Right now the team is practicing their winter workout, which includes lifting, running and sprinting. The lacrosse field […]